Ring, ring, ring…
Duncan’s phone rang.
It was Zack who called.
Duncan immediately answered it.
“Josh is inviting us to dinner tonight.”
Duncan beat Zack to it as he assumed Zack was going to ask if he was free.
The three of them were the closest of friends. Since Josh was no longer a bachelor and invited them to dinner, Duncan would go even if he was busy.
“I know, he sent me a message long ago.”
Zack held his phone in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. He called Duncan while he was drinking coffee.
“My wife saw through you.”
“Saw through me?”
Duncan did not get it at first.
He soon understood and responded, “She saw through me? That’s good. I was wondering how I can say it.”
Initially, Duncan wanted to act on his feelings after realizing them.
It was Zack who persuaded him to hold back.
Zack told Duncan that it was inappropriate to tell Liberty about his feelings at the moment because she was injured and still weak. He asked Duncan to wait first.
Considering his mom’s dislike for Liberty and that Liberty had experienced a failed marriage, Duncan was willing to wait for a few years.
He could silently protect Liberty by her side. Once she achieved success and was recognized, he would confess to her.
Duncan thought the two of them would have a much better chance of getting together then.
Besides, time would reveal a person’s heart.
Liberty could definitely feel Duncan silently protecting her and staying by her side.
Companionship was the deepest confession.
Duncan did not expect Serena to see through him.
He looked at his mom and guessed that she must have gone to see Liberty again. While she might not have made things difficult for Liberty, she would say things with sarcasm.
Liberty would always tell her sister everything. Duncan guessed that was how Serena saw through him.
“Okay, I got it.”
Since Liberty knew what he was thinking, he no longer needed to hold back.
Zack wanted to say something but stopped. He finally sighed and said, “If it doesn’t work out, don’t dwell on it.”
He was sandwiched at the moment.
On one hand, it was his close buddy–he hoped his buddy could be happy.
On the other was his sister-in-law. He loved Serena, and his love for her extended to her sister.
Similarly, he also hoped that his sister-in-law could fall in love for the second time and that it would be better than her first.
Zack did not want Liberty and Duncan to become strangers because of feelings.
Duncan did not say anything.
Zack also did not say more either. He took the initiative to end the call.
Afterward, he silently finished his cup of coffee.
Cupid must be working overtime lately, constantly matching the people around him.
There was Callum, Kevin, and Duncan.
Their love lives were kicked off almost simultaneously.
Only Remy and Elisa were still shy and hiding their feelings.
Even so, Zack and Serena could take their time and watch the show. Back then, the others watched the show between them for a long time.
Zack went back to work.
His wife would pick him up from the office in the afternoon, and they would go and celebrate Josh and Jasmine’s marriage together.
Zack could dive right back into his work, but Duncan could not focus on his.
Duncan’s mom asked him right after Zack ended the call, “Duncan, what did Zack tell you?”
“Mom, do I need to tell you the content of my calls? You didn’t even take me seriously when I was a child. Now that I’m in my thirties, you’re here to control me. Don’t you think it’s too late?”
Mrs. Lewis choked.
“Mom, you’ve finished what you wanted to say. I have to get back to work.”
Duncan wanted his mom to leave.
Mrs. Lewis said after a moment of silence, “Since Josh is treating you to dinner tonight, take Lily with you and let her slowly integrate into your circle of friends.”
“No!”
Duncan directly refused.
Mrs. Lewis asked, “Do you hate Lily that much? What about her that is inferior to Liberty? She’s better than Liberty-be it her background, appearance, or age. She’s also much more capable than Liberty.”
“Ms. Harmon isn’t better than Liberty; she was just better at her reincarnation this life. If Liberty had the same starting point as Ms. Harmon, she might’ve taken control of a big group on her own long ago.
“Mom, don’t ask me why. I don’t know the answer either, but I just like Liberty. There’s no need to ask why and when. I just have to move and look forward.”
Mrs. Lewis was furious.
“Mom, are you going back by yourself, or should I arrange for my secretary to drive you?”
Mrs. Lewis stood up and said with a tense face, “I’ll go back by myself.”
“Have a safe trip.”
Duncan smiled with his eyes squinted despite having pissed off his mom.
Mrs. Lewis called Lily after she left Lewis & Co. She said, “Lily, Josh got his marriage license today and invited Duncan and the others to dinner tonight. You should accompany him.
“That’s Duncan’s circle of friends. You should first blend in with his friends, and then you’ll slowly be able to find your way into his heart.”
When Lily received Mrs. Lewis’s call, she was in a good mood as she happened to have sealed a deal with a veteran CEO.
“Okay, Mrs. Lewis, I’ll go find Duncan at his office later.”
Mrs. Lewis was very pleased with Lily’s positivity. She asked, “Have you settled the collaboration you’ve been working on for a few days?”
Lily smiled and answered, “Yes. I informed my secretary to book a flight and send me the contract. After signing the contract with Mr. Ziegel, I don’t need to worry about any changes.”
Mrs. Lewis was also happy for her.
She felt that Lily’s achievements would belong to their family in the future. The greater Lily was, the more she would be able to help Duncan. The husband and wife together could make Lewis & Co. better.
“Lily, congrats.”
Lily thanked Mrs. Lewis with a smile.
The two of them chatted for a while before Mrs. Lewis hung up the phone.
Her mood was seriously affected after her son pissed her off, but her future daughter-in-law made up for it.
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